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Did you know that cucumbers are one of the top five most popular garden vegetables? They are also very adaptable; they have been grown in space as well as a mile underground in a nickel mine. Cucumbers are native to India, where it has been grown for almost 3000 years. Although the first wild cucumbersRead more

Just because summer comes to a close doesn’t mean the homegrown harvest has to end. Written by Niki Jabbour Savvy Gardening In my large vegetable garden, I plant new seeds and seedlings from mid-summer through early fall so that we have plenty of vegetables to harvest in autumn and even winter. And I live inRead more

From seed to harvest, learn the secrets to growing a bumper crop of delicious summer and winter squash. Summer and winter squash are crops that offer huge payback. They’re both easy to grow, fairly low maintenance, and there are so many delicious varieties to try. Summer squash plants yield tender fruits all summer long whileRead more

Growing herbs in the garden is a rewarding and exciting prospect for many reasons. Written by Mark Dwyer Landscape Prescriptions by MD Of course, the convenience and value of fresh herbs from the garden can help us expand our culinary explorations and there is nothing better than those “homegrown” herbs and edibles picked fresh rightRead more

The key to a high-yielding raised bed vegetable garden is to grow healthy plants. Vegetable plants that are provided with plenty of sun, consistent moisture, and a steady supply of nutrients are more likely to produce a heavy crop. The great thing about gardening in raised beds is that they offer so many advantages toRead more

If there was an AAS category for an edible plant with ornamental value, this AAS Winner would fit that classification. Dolce Fresca (“Sweet Freshness”) produces sweet tender leaves that outshone the comparison varieties while maintaining an attractive, compact shape that’s both versatile and beautiful. Use the leaves as you would any Genovese basil and itRead more

Speedy crops that are ready to harvest in less than 60 days! Written by Niki Jabbour Savvy Gardening After the vegetable garden has been prepped and planted, waiting for the harvest is the hardest part. But you can cut the waiting time by growing speedy crops. There are many vegetables that are quick to grow,Read more

The best cherry and small-fruited tomatoes to grow in garden beds and containers Written by Niki Jabbour Savvy Gardening I was recently asked about my favorite small-fruited tomato varieties and as I began to list them off, I realized that most of them are All-America Selection winners! From Celano to Midnight Snack, Fantastico to FireRead more

Amazing and Delicious New Tomato Varieties for Your Garden What is your favorite vegetable to grow? If you’re like most gardeners, tomatoes are at the top of the list. It’s understandable because a fresh-picked tomato tastes a million times better than any purchased at a large volume grocery store. So whether you want small yellowRead more

It can be so disheartening when you spend your time and money dreaming of a bountiful harvest only to have the plants succumb prematurely to disease. Key to disease abbreviations: BCMV = Bean Common Mosaic Virus CMV = Cucumber Mosaic Virus DM = Downy Mildew F = Fusarium NCLB = Northern Corn Leaf Blight PM = PowderyRead more